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February 2, 2019 by Land Use Comments Off on MHA: re-zoning & expansion of the Roosevelt Urban Village

Feb. 2, 2019 MHA (HALA) Update The City Council is considering action on Citywide Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA) including changes to land use regulations, zoning designations, comprehensive plan language and maps, including neighborhood Plan policies and changes to Urban Village Boundaries on … Continue reading →

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November 28, 2018 by Land Use Comments Off on Roosevelt Reservoir status

From Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) regarding the status of the Roosevelt Reservoir: “SPU has completed its seismic analysis of Seattle’s drinking water system and its decommissioning test of Roosevelt Reservoir. The Roosevelt Reservoir was taken out of service in 2013. … Continue reading →

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November 23, 2018 by Land Use Comments Off on MHA (Mandatory Housing Affordability) Legislation status and Appeal findings

“The City of Seattle seeks to address the need for affordable housing, and has proposed to do so by implementing MHA legislation. MHA will require new development proposals to include affordable housing with rent-restrictions and/or income-restrictions as part of the … Continue reading →

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June 7, 2018 by Secretary Comments Off on June 14 Roosevelt Transit Oriented Development Event at RHS

Join us on Thursday, June 14th in the Roosevelt High School Library to engage in a conversation with Bellwether Housing, Mercy Housing Northwest, and Sound Transit about their plans to create 245 affordable housing homes with ground floor daycare, retail, … Continue reading →

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May 3, 2018 by Land Use Comments Off on Arbora Court open house – May 6th 2-4pm

Bellwether Housing (one of the Non-Profit developers for the Roosevelt TOD affordable Housing project) is hosting an open house of their new completed affordable housing project in the University District. This project includes unit types that will likely be similar … Continue reading →

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March 16, 2018 by Scott Cooper Comments Off on RNA March Meeting – Wednesday 3/20

2018 is well underway, and the changes to the Roosevelt neighborhood keep on coming! Join us at our March 20th RNA General Meeting to learn about upcoming transportation changes affecting Roosevelt, get updates on land use, and give us feedback … Continue reading →

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November 30, 2017 by Scott Cooper Comments Off on D4 Councilmember Johnson Holiday Open House

D4 Councilmember Rob Johnson is hosting his 2nd Annual Holiday Open House on December 8th, from 9 to 11am, at Seattle City Hall (2nd floor). The drop-in event is an opportunity to provide feedback on the year past and vision … Continue reading →

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September 12, 2017 by Dave Wood Comments Off on Coyote sighting in Ravenna Park?

Well my parents visiting from England got a surprise on their morning walk today, when they spotted what we think was a coyote in Ravenna Park, just east of 15th, on 63rd. You can see the slightly grainy “Mulder & … Continue reading →

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August 10, 2017 by Land Use Comments Off on Roosevelt Light Rail Station TOD project

The City announced funding for “Equitable Community” next to the future Roosevelt Light Rail station. The Seattle Office of Housing today announced $15 million in funding for building affordable homes at Seattle’s future Roosevelt light rail station. Sound Transit and … Continue reading →

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June 29, 2017 by Roosevelt Seattle Comments Off on Roosevelt Paint Party – A Huge Thanks!

A huge thanks to the dozens of setup volunteers and 130 paint volunteers that came out on Saturday to paint the street! It was a hot day, the paint dried fast, and we were able to get all 3 coats … Continue reading →